Last year she enlisted Kate Moss to pose in the neon pink Gemma Relaxing set, the proceeds of which went towards a new mammography suite.

The latest set will support the new Breast Unit at the Royal which will gain three new mammography units, with the latest tomosynthesis technology – a first for the region. They will allow the hospital to give more diagnoses at an earlier, curable stage, helping to improve the outcomes for more women.

“Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world,” says Stella. “While most people are aware of the terrible disease, many forget to take the steps to make the effort to detect it at its early stages, so I designed a set to remind women to consider their health and visit their doctor regularly. Not only does this set look and fit great, it also serves and an important healthy reminder.”

The Stella MCartney hot pink Alina Playing set, which will support Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Linda McCartney Centre

The Stella McCartney underwear set, which is also raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundations in both the US and Australia, will be available to buy from October 1 in Stella McCartney stores and online at www.stellamccartney.com